The crackdown on organized crime began with the arrest of the mother-in-law.

Zhang Zihao's father, Zhang Huaiyuan, is the Party Secretary of Ping'an County. As the top leader of a county that is among the top 100 in the country in terms of economy, it wouldn't be difficult for him to get money.

However, Zhang Huaiyuan has already been working in Ping'an County for eight years.

Zhang Huaiyuan came to Ping'an County eight years ago, served as county head for five years, and then as county party secretary for three years.

Given Zhang Huaiyuan's age, if he doesn't make further progress after this term, his political career could very well come to an end.

Or rather, the value of his next position won't be as high as it is now.

Zhang Huaiyuan is currently at the deputy director-general level and is a cadre directly under the provincial government.

Zhang Huaiyuan could take up a deputy position in various provincial departments or bureaus, or he could become a deputy in the provincial capital or a head in some prefecture-level cities.

But no one knows exactly where they can go.

For example, the deputy mayor of a provincial capital or the mayor of a prefecture-level city may be of the same rank, but the value of their power is quite different.

For example, the prestige of serving as a deputy in various departments or bureaus at the provincial level is another matter entirely.

Therefore, Zhang Huaiyuan's focus is no longer on Ping'an County.

He wants to seek a higher and better position.

This is exactly what Zhang Zihao is doing now.

Compared to other children of officials, Zhang Zihao showed a different side from a young age.

When Zhang Zihao was in school, his father was already a leader. But at that time, he did not become arrogant and domineering because his father was a leader. On the contrary, Zhang Zihao's academic performance was excellent.

After graduating from university, I started my own consulting service company.

Unlike other young men, he never asked Zhang Huaiyuan for any engineering projects.

He never interfered in engineering construction.

Although his roots are in Ping'an County, he never undertakes projects in the county.

It has nothing to do with it, nor with the county's public welfare projects, nor with the county's real estate.

He provides consulting services for the entire county.

Don't underestimate a consulting service business. It may seem like it doesn't have much substance, but there are many intricacies involved.

In this day and age, both businesses and government departments are emphasizing innovation and academic advancement.

From the county party committee office to the organization department, social security center, tax bureau, urban management, education, public security and dozens of other departments, which department leader doesn't want to write a paper, improve their academic qualifications, or innovate in management?

Although the amount of each item is not large, the quantity is significant.

Zhang Zihao's company specializes in this type of business.

If one unit earns hundreds of thousands, then all units combined would amount to tens of millions a year.

He could get this money without any cost investment at all.

All that was paid was the salary of a few college students.

A huge profit.

However, this doesn't apply to engineering projects. Once you get involved in a project, you have to bear the safety and operational risks yourself, and you also have to manage relationships with everyone above and below you. It's not like you can just ignore others just because your father is the county party secretary.

Moreover, Zhang Zihao was very clear about one thing.

He doesn't earn money by himself; he only earns what he's capable of earning.

It appears that Zhang Zihao has monopolized a sub-business in Ping'an County, but in reality, no one had competed with him for this business before.

Instead, he avoids projects that everyone likes, making everyone happy.

Zhang Huaiyuan was also happy about this.

Over the years, he has traveled to many places and witnessed the downfall of too many people.

One very important point is that most people interfere with the bidding process for engineering projects.

In Zhang Huaiyuan's view, it's not that interfering with project bidding is wrong, but that too many people are eyeing this piece of the pie.

Once you get involved in a project, it's there in the end; no one can erase it, and that also means no one can escape it.

Whether it's 5, 8, 10, or 20 years, as long as something goes wrong with this project, you'll be brought back.

Therefore, Zhang Huaiyuan was very satisfied with his son, Zhang Zihao.

This big task was naturally entrusted to Zhang Zihao.

"Mr. Song, let me toast you."

At the dinner party organized by Sister Wang, Zhang Zihao sat next to the middle-aged man in the main seat.

"Brother Song, this is the son of Huaiyuan that I told you about."

The man surnamed Song suddenly realized: "Oh! Zhang Zihao...right?"

"Come on, come on, cheers!"

"Mr. Song, since you've come to Ping'an County this time, please make sure I can show you the hospitality of a local. If there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to ask me to give you a chance to serve the leaders."

After downing his drink, Zhang Zihao quickly made his statement.

The man surnamed Song readily agreed and downed the liquor in one gulp.

"Zihao, you're too kind. I'm not a leader, I just know a lot of friends."

“Last night when I was having dinner with Gao Sheng, he mentioned your Ping’an County, saying that the economy has been doing well in recent years.”

Gao Province?

Zhang Zihao was overjoyed. Wasn't this the person in charge of the economy in the province?

"Mr. Song, if you have the chance, please put in a good word for me with Governor Gao..."

"Haha, we're all friends. Don't worry about your father's matter..."

Amidst the clinking of glasses and lively conversation, Zhang Zihao had arranged much more than just a few drinks.

This Mr. Song is a big shot in the province.

It is said that he and the current provincial governor were roommates in college and had a very good relationship.

It has already accomplished things for many people.